Cook - Restaurant 207193 - 1613 Arizona Avenue, Monroe, LA 71202

Church's Chicken; Illinois; On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fast-food chain as a Cook, where you'll prepare delicious comfort food while ensuring quality and safety standards. This role involves setting up the batter table, cooking food, and maintaining a clean work environment. Ideal for those looking for a fast-paced career with growth opportunities in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally.
• Must stand and walk continuously for up to eight hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food products as specified by the Manager.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Ensure food meets quality standards and specifications.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation

Communication

Job description

Reports To (Title):

Restaurant General Manager

Department:

Field Operations

Job Objective

To prepare and cook food products as specified by the Manager in Charge of the Shift while adhering to the specifications and procedures contained in the Cooking Section of the Church's Operating Standards Manual (the "OSM"). Accomplishes tasks in a timely, clean, and orderly manner.

Essential Job Functions:

Primary Functions

• Sets up the batter table, collects all necessary smallwares, and prepares batter mix.
• Ensures that call sheets are complete, posted, and used.
• Checks all equipment and reports any malfunctions immediately to the Manager in Charge.
• Balances fryer colors and adds sufficient shortening to maintain proper levels.
• Filters and cleans all fryers at designated times following all safety guidelines, including the use of provided safety equipment.
• Pans sufficient chicken for operational needs.
• Prepares and cooks all food products as dictated by business needs and under the direction of the Manager in Charge.
• Ensures all food products meet specifications, procedures, and quality standards as stated in the SOM, including strict adherence to holding times.

Secondary Functions:

• Maintains a clean work area by practicing "clean-as-you-go" and following sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Verifies that all necessary products and supplies are stocked and available at the batter area.
• Maintains organization and cleanliness of the cooler.
• Performs all other tasks as assigned by the Manager in Charge of the Shift.

Physical Demands:

Lifting Requirements - Medium to Heavy (up to 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally).

• Must be able to stand and walk continuously on hard floors for up to eight hours.
• Frequently lift and stack 35 to 50 pounds of items; occasionally carry up to 75 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and carry trash bags weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently push or pull equipment and supplies.
• Occasionally climb stools or ladders to reach high shelves.
• Frequently stoop or squat to access low items.
• Continuously reach overhead, forward, and underneath shelving and equipment.
• Handle various shapes, sizes, and textures of items such as dairy, produce, condiments, meats, and bulk stock.
• Use fingers continuously for food prep and unloading boxes.
• Maintain communication with customers, management, and team members.
• Stay aware of surroundings and locate necessary items to perform duties.

If you're hungry for a career that's fun, fast-paced, and full of opportunity, Church's is the place for you. We make real comfort food that makes a difference. For over 60 years, our restaurant has been a place where hardworking people can succeed and grow by serving others.

Church's Chicken is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected factor.